From the Journals
From the Journals
SYNTAX: Early CABG results with arterial grafts similar to venous in matched groups
Key clinical point: Surgeons should choose arterial grafts for multigraft coronary artery bypass surgery when feasible. Major finding: Patients...
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Right-side mini-AVR an option for frail patients
Key clinical point: Aortic valve replacement through right anterior minithoracotomy provides excellent outcomes.
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3-D–printed devices mitigate pediatric tracheobronchomalacia
Three infants are thriving after artificial 3-D–printed airways were used. Immediate and continued life-sustaining improvement was seen in three...
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Surgeon volume may affect choice of surgery type for NSCLC
Key clinical point: Surgeon volume is a predictor of procedure selection for lung cancer surgery and has implications on outcomes. Major finding:...
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How patient-reported outcomes may alter care
Key clinical point: Using the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory to elicit patient-reported symptom burden is a simple, clinically relevant way to...
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Cost comparison favors minimally invasive over conventional AVR
Key clinical point: Mortality, stroke, renal failure, and other complications were not significantly different between mini-aortic valve...